Ford's 2010 Taurus SHO will start at $37,995
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Good point. Very few, if any.
I was thinking about $40k with the Taurus badge right out of the box. The current Taurus isn't selling well since the name change from Five Hundred (which I preferred). Maybe, the new model will change that. It is working with the new MKS.
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Guys/Gals, once you get past the name "Ford" then "Taurus" the price is ultra competitive if not aggresive. There is no other car with these credentials at this price. You have to jump to very expensive cars.
You get AWD
You get a TT V-6 with 365hp
Top notch interior from pics
A big, good size car
decent fuel economy
Comparing it to other AWD cars, the G37x, IS 250 AWD, TL-SHAWD, A4 Quattro, 3 series xdrive all look VERY overpriced, the G37x looking to be the most competitive. An IS 250AWD has 160hp LESS for the same price with options!!!! This murders the TL-SHAWD as well.
You get AWD
You get a TT V-6 with 365hp
Top notch interior from pics
A big, good size car
decent fuel economy
Comparing it to other AWD cars, the G37x, IS 250 AWD, TL-SHAWD, A4 Quattro, 3 series xdrive all look VERY overpriced, the G37x looking to be the most competitive. An IS 250AWD has 160hp LESS for the same price with options!!!! This murders the TL-SHAWD as well.
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Looks aggressive except for the back; and the automatic shifter looks like it was plucked from the Hummer H2.
Finally, Ford should have offered a manual 6 speed option just like the Pontiac G8 GXP.
Finally, Ford should have offered a manual 6 speed option just like the Pontiac G8 GXP.
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It's all good that we can play saint saying that "who cares about the badge, for a TT, 365hp AWD performance sedan, $38k is a great value."
However, I'll come out and say this: Call me shallow but if I am paying something close to $40k I sure as heck won't make it a Ford.
It won't be a Toyota either that's for sure (unless they bring back the Supra...).
However, I'll come out and say this: Call me shallow but if I am paying something close to $40k I sure as heck won't make it a Ford.
It won't be a Toyota either that's for sure (unless they bring back the Supra...).
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Guys/Gals, once you get past the name "Ford" then "Taurus" the price is ultra competitive if not aggresive. There is no other car with these credentials at this price. You have to jump to very expensive cars.
You get AWD
You get a TT V-6 with 365hp
Top notch interior from pics
A big, good size car
decent fuel economy
Comparing it to other AWD cars, the G37x, IS 250 AWD, TL-SHAWD, A4 Quattro, 3 series xdrive all look VERY overpriced, the G37x looking to be the most competitive. An IS 250AWD has 160hp LESS for the same price with options!!!! This murders the TL-SHAWD as well.
You get AWD
You get a TT V-6 with 365hp
Top notch interior from pics
A big, good size car
decent fuel economy
Comparing it to other AWD cars, the G37x, IS 250 AWD, TL-SHAWD, A4 Quattro, 3 series xdrive all look VERY overpriced, the G37x looking to be the most competitive. An IS 250AWD has 160hp LESS for the same price with options!!!! This murders the TL-SHAWD as well.
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The AWD MKS (non-tt) weighs a little over 4,300 lbs, so there's quite a bit of weight to pull around. It will be interesting to see what kind of performance the new engine delivers. Should be pretty good.
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I don't think I am impressed with Ecoboost. 25 MPG is nice, but not amazing. The 340 HP GS460 gets 24 Hwy.
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I wonder if Cosworth had a hand in the development of the motor considering their contribution with Ford Europe/Australia.. It would be great advertising to showcase the Ford/Cosworth racing heritage which includes "V8 Supercar" race series.. Amazing to see big body Ford sedans in a race series..
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edit- the GS is RWD as well I think? Not AWD
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Oh, that's a good reference point for the weight. The weight will dull the performance and fuel economy some, but still should be a very capable car.